Domestic Violence
Domestic violence campaigns need to change focus to save lives
Last month seven women were killed at the hands of current or former partners in Australia, with another two suspected......
Changing the picture on family violence
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children are disproportionately affected by violence. Changing the Picture is a resource created......
Gun Laws Under Scrutiny
Following a double homicide and suicide in Sydney’s northwest, critics are pushing for new restrictions to who can acquire a......
Cross-examination of domestic violence victims canned
Testifying in a courtroom is difficult – but even more so for victims of domestic violence who are subjected to......
1 in 6 women have suffered from intimate partner violence
Intimate partner violence causes more illness, disability and deaths than any other risk factor for women aged 25 to 44.......
New laws to protect victims of domestic violence
Violent domestic offenders will be able to be charged for breaching restraining orders under new laws introduced by the federal......
Program to train doctors to spot signs of domestic violence
Doctors in Brisbane will receive new training to deal with domestic violence under a plan launched this week. The plan......
Women’s Community Shelters offers transitional housing
Doors will open for transitional housing in Sydney for women in crisis before this Christmas. Women’s Community Shelters with partners......
Indigenous women march against domestic violence in Alice Springs
Yesterday, Aboriginal women from town camps around Alice Springs marched to raise awareness of domestic violence in their communities. Prompted......
Recognising domestic violence at the frontline
Domestic violence is still a big issue in Australia. Today Australian domestic and family violence response experts joined in Melbourne......